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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which place did one of the transactions take place?
(a) Cab.
(b) Bar.
(c) Warehouse.
(d) Airport.

2. Which character is found dead at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Brunetti.
(b) Patta.
(c) Favero.
(d) Zorzi.

3. Who was not distraught at the news of the man's death?
(a) Partner.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Brother.
(d) Friend.

4. Who supposedly botched the crime scene?
(a) Passerby.
(b) Other passengers.
(c) Rookie cop.
(d) Railway workers.

5. How was this particular former cop linked to Vianello?
(a) Former commander.
(b) Ex-partner.
(c) Trainee.
(d) Brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the widow Brunetti must question?

2. The area used as the initial setting borders which two countries?

3. Which member of the police department finds a young woman alive?

4. What type of substance was found in the man's system?

5. What was the official reason for the cop's expulsion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

2. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

3. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

4. Who discovers Trevisan's body? What is the character's initial reaction? What does the character do?

5. What is the conversation between Paola and Brunetti after Chiara goes to bed? How does each character feel about the discussion?

6. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

7. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

8. Who is the next victim in the story? Where is the body found? Prominent accountant Rino Favero, the second victim, is found dead in his garage.

9. How does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's murder? What are Brunetti's initial thoughts?

10. What happens to the news about the accident a few days after it occurred? How was the story rediscovered and by whom?

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